[Ansteorra] raffia

[Ciard49 at aol.com]

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In a message dated 6/5/2003 11:34:51 PM Central Standard Time,
StefanliRous at austin.rr.com writes:

> Thanks for the idea Ciard, but I'm not sure what this raffia is. Is it
> fluffy or bushy?

I really like the idea of using grass hula skirts as thatch roofs.  I believe
the "good" costume hula skirts are possibly made from raffia.  It is about
1/4 to 1/2 inch wide, flat, dried, grass looking stuff, and straw colored. Sorry
I have not thoroughly checked out the details on what raffia is made from,
but it can be found at Hobby Lobby etc.

If it turned out to not be rain-friendly, the decorative cover could be
removed before bad weather, and  would give a nice period appearance.

Ciard O'Seachnasaigh